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Antique Railroad Signal

Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lense Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lense Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880

Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lense Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American polished steel railroad Signal lanterns with flanking hinged doors, scrolled carrying handles, vented tops, rear mounting brackets, and the original Fresnel circular...

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1880s American American Empire Antique Railroad Signal

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Steel

Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lenses Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lenses Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880

Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lenses Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American polished steel railroad Signal lanterns with flanking hinged doors, scrolled carrying handles, vented tops, rear mounting brackets, and the original Fresnel circular...

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1890s American American Empire Antique Railroad Signal

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Steel

Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"
Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"

Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"

By Nippon Sento Company Ltd

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique copper police/ railroad / boat signal lantern / hand lamp. Features cylindrical body style, fluted cone shaped chimney top, and rear handles of a typical dark lantern but no ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Railroad Signal

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Copper

Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp
Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp

Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Kopp developed a Selenium Red Glass that was used in the railroad industry for their signaling lamps. Through the years the company changed ownership and different products.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Brass

WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.
WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.

WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Initially, the company was engaged in the production of metal railroad items such as lamps, signals, and accessories.

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Silver Plate

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Early 20th Century French Brass and Copper Railroad Signal Lantern
Early 20th Century French Brass and Copper Railroad Signal Lantern

Early 20th Century French Brass and Copper Railroad Signal Lantern

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used for signaling, this French brass and copper railroad lantern from the early twentieth century features glass on two sides one of which is tinted red.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Railroad Signal

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Brass, Copper

Crehore Sundial
Crehore Sundial

Crehore Sundial

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H 65.88 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Crehore Sundial

Located in New Orleans, LA

Preece originated his own telegraphic system in 1892, created a railroad signaling system that increased railway safety and also introduced into Great Britain the first telephones, p...

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Early 20th Century Antique Railroad Signal

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Bronze

Old Railroad Signal Lamp
Old Railroad Signal Lamp

Old Railroad Signal Lamp

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H 22 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Old Railroad Signal Lamp

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early Railroad Signal Lantern converted into a Lamp, Swivels on wood base, 2 Amber and 2 Green Lenses.Painted Black, Dressil Railway Lamp & Signal Company, Arlington, NJ USA

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19th Century American Antique Railroad Signal

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Tiffany Studios Large Grapevine Pattern Picture Frame, ca. 1905
Tiffany Studios Large Grapevine Pattern Picture Frame, ca. 1905

Tiffany Studios Large Grapevine Pattern Picture Frame, ca. 1905

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Petaluma, CA

This Large and beautiful picture frame is the the work of Tiffany Studios. This is the grapevine pattern with a gilt finish- The top border of the frame monogrammed (A.S.B.). Rich Ti...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Dogwood Floral Stained Glass Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Dogwood Floral Stained Glass Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Dogwood Floral Stained Glass Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Art Glass and Bronze Dogwood Table Lamp Dogwood Band table lamp New York, USA, c. 1910 Leaded glass, Patinated bronze Height: 21.5 Inches X 16 Inches Diameter (55 × 4...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Bronze

Rare L.C. Tiffany Favrile Glass Vase with Floral Decoration, circa 1900
Rare L.C. Tiffany Favrile Glass Vase with Floral Decoration, circa 1900

Rare L.C. Tiffany Favrile Glass Vase with Floral Decoration, circa 1900

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A luminous and exceptionally fine example of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s masterful glasswork, this Favrile glass vase dates to circa 1900. The vase features a graceful, elongated baluste...

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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Blown Glass

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...

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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Antique Railroad Signal

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Oak

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design. Czech Republic Circa 1900 Rubin Ruby P...

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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Metal

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Finely Decorated and Gilded Scenic Box
Japanese Meiji Satsuma Finely Decorated and Gilded Scenic Box

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Finely Decorated and Gilded Scenic Box

By Satsuma

Located in Sarasota, FL

Japanese Meiji satsuma finely hand decorated and gilded box. The box depicts a different scene on each side. Marked with a maker's mark on the bottom.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Railroad Signal

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Pottery

Lizard Vase by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora
Lizard Vase by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora

Lizard Vase by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora

By Amphora, Eduard Stellmacher

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Earthenware

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Railroad Signal

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Giltwood, Paint

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.
D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

$381,075Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 57 in D 0.5 in

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

By United States Navy

Located in London, GB

An original, battle -scarred, 48 -star US flag from the minesweeper USS YMS -381, one of the first boats to start Operation Neptune. This flag is one of the rarest items from D -Day ...

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1940s American Antique Railroad Signal

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Fabric

Art Nouveau "Vase with Water Plants and Bats" by Paul Dachsel for RStK Amphora
Art Nouveau "Vase with Water Plants and Bats" by Paul Dachsel for RStK Amphora

Art Nouveau "Vase with Water Plants and Bats" by Paul Dachsel for RStK Amphora

By Amphora, Paul Dachsel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Earthenware

Gallé Cameo Glass Lamp
Gallé Cameo Glass Lamp

Gallé Cameo Glass Lamp

$49,850

H 12.25 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in

Gallé Cameo Glass Lamp

By Émile Gallé

Located in New Orleans, LA

Cameo Glass Lamp Émile Gallé Circa 1900 This stunning cameo glass lamp displays the unparalleled artistry of the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé, one of the most highly regarde...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Glass

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone
Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone

Located in Meer, VAN

Wonderful Antique Bas Relief Fireplace Surround in Hand Carved Stone. This fireplace surround in carved stone is truly one of the best things we’ve seen. Dating back to the late 19t...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Railroad Signal

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Stone

Tiffany Studios Herringbone (Zipper) Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Herringbone (Zipper) Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Herringbone (Zipper) Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Bronx, NY

This Tiffany Studios lamp shade is referred to as a Herringbone or Zipper shade.It has a 16” diameter & is signed “Tiffany Studios, New York on an early tag. The shade rests on a spi...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Bronze

Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm

Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...

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1730s European Baroque Antique Railroad Signal

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Paint

Antique French Art Nouveau Cabinet by Henri Sauvage 1900 Oak Display Cabinet
Antique French Art Nouveau Cabinet by Henri Sauvage 1900 Oak Display Cabinet

Antique French Art Nouveau Cabinet by Henri Sauvage 1900 Oak Display Cabinet

By Henri Sauvage

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Exquisite French Art Nouveau Cabinet / Display cabinet by famous French architect / designer Henri Sauvage 1900. A very large impressive cabinet that makes such a statement! Amazi...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Brass

French Daum Nancy 1910 Art Nouveau Chandelier / Pendant light A2 Cameo Floral
French Daum Nancy 1910 Art Nouveau Chandelier / Pendant light A2 Cameo Floral

French Daum Nancy 1910 Art Nouveau Chandelier / Pendant light A2 Cameo Floral

By Daum, Louis Majorelle

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Exquisite & most impressive! This original French antique Daum Nancy Art Nouveau / Arts & crafts pendant light / chandelier Model A2. Breathtaking yellow orange red Cameo glass lam...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Signal

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Wrought Iron

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Questions About Antique Railroad Signal
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify antique railroad lanterns, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on the bottom. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your lantern based on these markings, and then you can research the company to find out when it was in business and making lanterns similar to yours. To be considered an antique, a railroad lantern must be at least 100 years old. If you can't find a maker's marking, it's generally necessary to use the characteristics of a lantern to date it. Because this can be difficult without experience and training, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when identifying unmarked railroad lanterns. Explore a selection of lanterns on 1stDibs.